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Read 2 Samuel 20.4-13. In verse 7: The Cherethite and Pelethites were the royal bodyguard. They were closely related to if not identical with the Philistines. In verses 8-10: Joab's assassination of Amasa is similar to his murder of Abner (3.26-39). His motive is not explained but presumably had to do with the fact that Amasa had taken Joab's place as army commander. Comments or Questions
Try reading these verses each day in a Lectio Divina style.
That is a four fold reading of the scriptures.
Each time through read the scriptures out loud slowly.
The first time through listen for a word or a phrase or an image that speaks to you. (Lectio)
The second time reading the same scripture what questions or dialogue are emerging within you as you reflect on this scripture. (Meditatio).
In the third time through reading out loud see what prayer is starting to arise out of you as you ponder this text in your heart. (Oratio).
Now on the fourth time through this text just still in the quiet for a time and sink into the experience of these words in your heart. (Contempatio).
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